Top 5 Things to Do in Hocking Hills

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After spending this past weekend exploring Hocking Hills in Ohio, I fell in love with the place. If you are someone who enjoys being in the outdoors, Hocking Hills has a lot to offer. Turn your cellphone off, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy these five activities in Southeastern Ohio’s Scenic Wonderland!

Fly in a Private Plane

Appreciate Hocking Hills from a bird’s eye view on a private ride with Scenic Air Tours. Harry Sowers is a veteran pilot with 40 years’ flying experience and a few “jokes” up his sleeve. If you’re lucky, you may even get to fly the plane yourself!

Explore Old Man’s Cave

There is so much natural beauty to discover in Hocking Hills, and Naturalist Pat Quakenbush is the perfect guy to lead the way. A favorite hiking destination, Old Man’s Cave is not hard to fall in love with. The rock shelter was once home to Richard Rowe, a 19th-century hermit who is said to be buried beneath a cave ledge on the premises. While hiking to the cave, Pat will share the history of the area and teach you a thing or two about the geological features. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery along the trail that includes several waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, rock formations and several hemlock trees. Not only will you appreciate the beauty of the forest and the knowledge of your guide but you’ll be happy to know that the admission to the park is completely…FREE!

Experience Shawnee Storytelling

Learn about the Shawnee way of life through the stories told by an actual Shawnee. The Shawnee are an Algonquian-speaking people native to North America with a way of life that everyone of us can appreciate. Enjoy the native stories told on the actual land where the Shawnee’s once lived. Learn why the Shawnee people believe that all trees, animal, man and earth has a spirit and why it is important to protect and give to all of these living things.

Float Down the Hocking River

What’s the best way to spend a morning or afternoon in Hocking Hills? Floating down the Hocking River in a kayak of course! Hocking Hills Canoe Livery is a great way to enjoy the scenic Hocking River and potentially spot some wildlife. This outdoor adventure is for those 3 years of age and up and is a great way to relax and unwind.

Go Ghost Hunting!

Do ghosts exist? Do you want to find out? The Haunted Hocking Tour at Rock House with Naturalist Pat Quakenbush is a great place to try and communicate with the dead. In 1835, Colonel F.F. Rempel of Logan, Ohio erected a 16-room hotel room where a woman was said to be murdered and who’s ghost has been seen many times even up until this very day. According to local folklore, past visits to this area include: robbers, horse thieves, murderers and even bootleggers. Utilizing the newest, and oldest, in paranormal equipment, see if you can spot one of the many ghosts that have been wandering around the property for years.

Have you been to Hocking Hills and experienced any of these five activities?

The Shawnee storytelling was very touching. It was amazing to learn about how important nature is in so many ways to the Indians. It also makes me sad to see how people don’t appreciate it or oversee the beauty of nature, plants and animals.

That Shawnee story-telling sounds really cool. I love getting the chance to hear stories about different cultures directly from the people who live that lifestyle.Reena @ Wanderplex recently posted..Holiday gift guide for every kind of traveler

All great activities and I will sneak in a 6th activity – ziplining. It’s scary lying on your stomach with your head pointed toward the ground many feet before – and that’s all before they release you onto the cable. Once you glide along the cable, the fear vanishes.Theresa recently posted..UV Skinz Offers The Ultimate in Sun Protection

The ghost hunting was freaky, but I was glad it made me scared because it was more fun that way. The kayaking was so peaceful and beautiful. It was probably my favourite activity of all. The plane ride was pretty cool but we did do some fast ups and downs that even made my tummy a little queazy but it was so awesome to fly the plane.

Sweet. Clouds, cliffs, indians, rivers, and ghosts…. what could be better! The only one I havn’t tried yet is the airplane, the rest are stellar stuff to do, and the hills are known for warm friendly folks. Rock on Kristin!

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